Awaji Brewery brings back Golden Ale for island-only sale on June 3
Awaji Brewery will relaunch its Golden Ale on June 3, selling it only on Awaji Island at Awaji Highway Oasis and waSTEP AWAJISHIMA. The 330ml bottle is priced at 600 yen, following a popular run last year.
Hop BroBig comeback news from Awaji today. Awaji Beer Kobo is bringing back Golden Ale revival starting June 3, 2026.
MugiWhat! The one people loved last year is back? And it's Awaji Island only? My travel brain just clocked in.
Hop BroIt'll be sold at Awaji Highway Oasis and waSTEP AWAJISHIMA for 330ml at 600 yen. That's an easy grab during sightseeing.
MugiWhoa! But is Golden Ale less intense than IPA? Does light easy-drinking mean even beginners can jump in?
Hop BroExactly. It's fairly pale, gentler on hop bitterness, and much easier to enjoy the malty sweetness underneath.
MugiHold on, jargon alert! What is malt? Is that when the grain walks onstage and says hello?
Hop BroHonestly, that's not far off. Malt is malted grain, and it gives beer a soft toasty note like bread or biscuits.
MugiOkay, then the pairing with fried chicken or tempura totally makes sense. My stomach is now part of this conversation.
Hop BroAnd Awaji Beer has been around since 1998 as the island's only craft brand, brewing at AWAJIBREWERY since 2019.
MugiThe only one on the island is huge! And now I've got no heat treatment, unfiltered beer, and Island Method brewing? This escalated into cinema.
Hop BroThat approach helps keep more yeast character and a lively flavor. With this return, the lineup is up to eight beers, and now I want an on-site tasting run.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. I want to grab Golden Ale at the highway oasis and toast it with fried food. I need this in Awaji right now!
Awaji Brewery, based in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, will bring back its Golden Ale for island-only sales starting June 3, 2026. The beer will be available at Awaji Highway Oasis and waSTEP AWAJISHIMA, priced at 600 yen for 330ml.
Golden Ale is a style known for its pale color and easy-drinking character. Hop aroma and bitterness are kept modest, while malt sweetness and aroma come through clearly, making it approachable for people who are new to craft beer. It also pairs well with food, especially dishes such as fried chicken, white fish fritters, and tempura.
Awaji Beer is the only craft beer brand from Awaji Island, with origins dating back to 1998. It is brewed at AWAJIBREWERY, opened in 2019, and is made without heat treatment and without filtration so the living yeast character remains in the beer. The brewery also uses its signature "Island Method," in which the yeast is fermented and matured while listening to the sounds of the sea surrounding Awaji Island.
With Golden Ale returning, the lineup expands to eight beers, including Pilsner, Red Ale, Weizen, Alt, Pale Ale, Shima Lemon, IPA, and now Golden Ale. As a limited local release, it adds another option for visitors looking for an Awaji Island souvenir with a clear regional identity.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig comeback news from Awaji today. Awaji Beer Kobo is bringing back Golden Ale revival starting June 3, 2026.
MugiWhat! The one people loved last year is back? And it's Awaji Island only? My travel brain just clocked in.
Hop BroIt'll be sold at Awaji Highway Oasis and waSTEP AWAJISHIMA for 330ml at 600 yen. That's an easy grab during sightseeing.
MugiWhoa! But is Golden Ale less intense than IPA? Does light easy-drinking mean even beginners can jump in?
Hop BroExactly. It's fairly pale, gentler on hop bitterness, and much easier to enjoy the malty sweetness underneath.
MugiHold on, jargon alert! What is malt? Is that when the grain walks onstage and says hello?
Hop BroHonestly, that's not far off. Malt is malted grain, and it gives beer a soft toasty note like bread or biscuits.
MugiOkay, then the pairing with fried chicken or tempura totally makes sense. My stomach is now part of this conversation.
Hop BroAnd Awaji Beer has been around since 1998 as the island's only craft brand, brewing at AWAJIBREWERY since 2019.
MugiThe only one on the island is huge! And now I've got no heat treatment, unfiltered beer, and Island Method brewing? This escalated into cinema.
Hop BroThat approach helps keep more yeast character and a lively flavor. With this return, the lineup is up to eight beers, and now I want an on-site tasting run.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. I want to grab Golden Ale at the highway oasis and toast it with fried food. I need this in Awaji right now!
